Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Power Trim System Disassembly; Trim Rod Removal

5C-22 - MID-SECTION 90-8i7643R1 DECEMBER 1996
7. Tilt power trim assembly (top first) out from clamp
bracket and remove assembly.
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8. Remove fill cap and drain unit.
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9. Remove O-ring from fill cap.
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Power Trim System
Disassembly
Trim Rod Removal
CAUTION
DO NOT ADJUST OR REMOVE REVERSE
THRUST VALVE. THIS VALVE IS PRESET AT FAC-
TORY FOR PRECISE REVERSE THRUST PRES-
SURE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT.
1. Secure power trim assembly in soft jawed vise.
2. Open manual release valve three or four turns
(counterclockwise) and position trim rod to full up
position.
3. Remove cylinder end cap assembly from cylinder
using trim cylinder spanner wrench (1/4 in. x 5/16
in. long pegs).
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a - Manual Release Valve
b - Manifold
c - Reverse Thrust Valve (Do Not Remove, or Adjust)